Review of Sakuran (2006) by Connie M — 06 Aug 2007

Beautiful, visually stunning, amazing acting.

This review of Sakuran (2006) was written by Connie M on 06 Aug 2007.

Sakuran has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kyo 9 (490) on 14 Sep 2008

Kinda like geisya but more darker story.. hehe…

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By Mike M (2,387) on 15 Aug 2008

At times, threatens to tip over into Memoirs of a Geisha: The Comic Book, and even when tragedy looms, Ninagawa can't quite throw off the vague…

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By Margaret P (43) on 06 Nov 2009

A quite colourful and very 'pop' story about a geisha who rises to the upper echeleons - this has English pop music as the background score…

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By Chris W (2,796) on 16 Jan 2019

6 4 4 4 5 5 4 3 6 5 = 46 (1/10, 2019) One thing I'm sure about is that the director know nothing about films…

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By Jordan H (361) on 30 Dec 2011

Had potential, but didn't really go anywhere. Visually excellent - great cinematography and costumes, beautiful women - but that's about it…

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By Tom Huddlestone (75) for Time Out (7,510) on 28 Aug 2008

The characters are likeable but thin and, despite a few raw, persuasive scenes, the script feels emotionally stunted…

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By Ranil I (7) on 08 Oct 2009

A story about an Oirin trying to make it to the top. Somewhat thin storyline, but the amazing visuals and unique style make up for it…

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By Ron A (58) on 14 Sep 2008

Wild, vivid colors and costumes, especially if you like red, and a modern music background bring the world of courtesans (oiran) of 17th-century…

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By Lady D (826) on 24 Apr 2011

Incredible colors vs unpredictable sounds... That was such a delight…

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By Jumbo C (2) on 24 Oct 2008

I love the scene, the color, the music, everything in this movie, but yet the storyline is quiet alike fairytale, and I dun like it…

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